Published Articles

In our paper, we explore Steps 4-9 of Te Poutama o te Ora, highlighting how these steps facilitate a journey of sovereignty reclamation and integrated flourishing through Māori concepts. We invite you to consider how our framework, rooted in identity and natural rhythms, can offer structured pathways across various wellness dimensions. We welcome your thoughts and questions!​

We explore the first three steps of Te Poutama o te Ora, a transformative journey from unconscious colonisation to conscious sovereignty. By grounding our framework in Māori concepts, we highlight how recognizing dependency patterns and establishing intentional practices can empower individuals and communities to resist systemic colonisation. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

In our latest paper, we explore the transformational steps of Te Poutama o te Ora through the lens of Taha Kai, highlighting the deep connection between food, identity, and wellness. By analyzing the impact of industrial food systems on various dimensions of health, we present culturally grounded pathways for healing that resonate with both traditional Māori knowledge and contemporary research. We invite you to read the findings and share your thoughts!​

Taha Pūtea delves into the crucial theme of financial wellness, highlighting the impact of economic colonization and intergenerational trauma on our decision-making. By utilizing Te Poutama o te Ora, this analysis reveals how systemic poverty wealth extraction policies influence our Whakapapa, Tinana, Tuakiri, Wairua, and Hinengaro. Through a structured approach 7-day observations, goal setting, and a -tier integration, individuals can reclaim sovereignty over their financial decisions. This journey towards healing financial relationships fosters transformation, emphasizing that Money is Mana.

In this article, we delve into the crucial topic of digital wellness and the impact of technology on our engagement with the world. As our relationships, identity, and overall health face new challenges, the Māori Wellness Framework, Te Poutama o te Ora, offers a structured yet flexible approach to reclaiming digital sovereignty. By embracing this framework, we can navigate the complexities of the digital landscape and foster a healthier relationship with technology. Join us as we explore practical strategies for achieving balance and well-being in a digitally driven world.

In our paper, we introduce Matapihi Kirihou as a vital counter-narrative that connects lived experience with theoretical frameworks in Indigenous health. We explore how Te Poutama o te Ora reflects the ongoing impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonial violence on Māori health outcomes. We invite you to read our work and share your thoughts!​

In this article we discuss modern epigenetic research and what Indigenous communities have long understood: experiences such as trauma and wellness can be passed down through generations, not only through genes but also through changes in how genes function. This paper explores how epigenetic science supports Māori health models and why expanded frameworks are needed to address the complexity of intergenerational transmission

In our article, we explore the Taha Kai-Nuku i tō Puku framework, which intertwines Mātauranga Māori with contemporary insights on digestion and wellbeing. We invite you to consider how Indigenous concepts of rhythm and balance can enrich our understanding of personal health, especially in the context of stress and cultural identity. We welcome your thoughts and questions!​

Healing the Puku, what is really going on with Puku Health Challenges

Puku Health and its impact on Identity and Wellbeing

Te Poutama o te Ora and Te Whare Tapa Whā an understanding of relevance

Te Poutama o te Ora:An Exploration into the Spirituality of Number Nine to Wellness

Te Poutama o te Ora:An Exploration - Harnessing the Power of Iwa